The damaged horse shoe on January 21, 2018For hundreds of years the horse was the most common means of transport. Before the tractor was invented, the horse was often used to pull farm machinery. It is still used for work on ranches, but most horses are now kept for pleasure. People ride them, watch them perform and enjoy them in sports such […]
Treat your family and friends to these delicious traditional cuisines on January 18, 2018QEEMAY KI KHICHRRI WITH KHURDI Ingredients Half a kilogramme of mince meat A teaspoon of chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder Two teaspoons of ginger and garlic paste Six tablespoons of ghee or oil Two onions Two hard boiled eggs A little of all spices Salt A cup of moong daal A cup of […]
The Final Plunge on January 13, 2018The morning rays of the sun filter through the glass in the cell at Alcatraz; this is the only connection with the outside world. Joseph who is serving a death sentence, basks in the rays, hearing a shriek from a cell down the corridor. The sound is familiar. It is from an inmate who is […]
Rescue on the sea on January 12, 2018Very little has been written about the ancient coastal people of Lyari – the irrepressible Makranis – who take their name from the Makran coast of Sindh and Balochistan, this also indicates a common history of the two provinces. The Makran coast constitutes the South-East of Iran and the South-West of Pakistan, a 1,000 km […]
The parting gift (1970) on January 10, 2018They were madly in love. Happiness glowed on their cheeks when they faced the colourful world. Mark and Susan were the children of prosperous parents. Life had been kind to them but God’s blessings were only bestowed on a few as would be proved later onwards. Kind, as in material possessions. Mark’s house was full […]
For the love of figs in winter on January 10, 2018FIG & DATE BARFI Ingredients A cup of dates with seeds removed Half a cup of figs Three tablespoons of ghee Nuts like almonds, pistachio and cashew Directions Soak dates and figs separately for two hours. Blend each with little water. Add ghee in a pan and pour the figs in it. Mix for three […]
The parting gift (1950) on January 9, 2018Mark was born in London during the post war period in the east end of London, which has been largely rebuilt since World War II when it suffered much damage from the bombings. London, at the time was crippled because of the depression, an after math of the war. Mark’s birth brought relief to his […]
The Hidden Favour on December 15, 2017Khatija was a robust, healthy, 19 year old girl. She had just finished her studies and had found a good job. Because of her good health she managed to work long hours, both in the office and at home. Her peers were envious of her as they could not even do half the amount of […]
The Hands Deserve The Books on December 9, 2017Child Labour is a crime against humanity. At this juncture I am reminded of a very moving story about one of the world’s greatest humanitarians Abraham Lincoln. The time, at which this episode took place, Lincoln was a candidate for a congress seat. And on that day, he had an important election speech to deliver. […]
Live And Let Live on November 30, 2017You took her out to the Cosy restaurant for dinner, I was vociferous in my appeal, For you as a sinner. Social taboos should never erect A wall between us, Otherwise our relationship Will take a turn for the disastrous, My catty instincts Were aroused by your- Blast of voice If only I could have […]